Announcements for April 1st (Easter Sunday)

Practicing Our Faith Book Club

In April the Practicing Our Faith Book Club is reading Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy by Anne Lamott, "a powerful exploration of mercy, its limitless (if sometimes hidden) presence, why we ignore it, and how we can embrace it." The book club will meet on Thursday, April 19 at 7:00pm in the Guild Room to discuss the book. New members are always welcome! 

Bowling Benefit

St. John’s is sponsoring a bowling benefit fundraiser on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the Lynwood Bowl, 2581 Glenwood-Lansing Road, Lynwood, Illinois. Check-in is at 4:00 pm and bowling starts at 4:30 pm. The fee is $25.00 per person, which includes bowling, shoes and food. There will be raffles and a non-perishable donation for the Rich Township Food Pantry will be appreciated. Reservations required. Money due by April 29, 2018. Get your teams together. Round up your family, friends and neighbors. For more information contact Shirley Reilly or Gale Michael.

Yarn Ministry – Meeting will be April 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room.

Center for Independence Update

St. John and the Center for Independence have mutually agreed to move forward with our space usage agreement. It will begin with their Summer Program, which will run from April thru July 2018. We felt this would serve as a good first step towards a possible long term agreement. We will keep the parish informed of future developments.

Announcements for March 25th

Practicing Our Faith Book Club

In April the Practicing Our Faith Book Club is reading Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy by Anne Lamott, "a powerful exploration of mercy, its limitless (if sometimes hidden) presence, why we ignore it, and how we can embrace it." The book club will meet on Thursday, April 19 at 7:00pm in the Guild Room to discuss the book. New members are always welcome! 

Bowling Benefit

St. John’s is sponsoring a bowling benefit fundraiser on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the Lynwood Bowl, 2581 Glenwood-Lansing Road, Lynwood, Illinois. Check-in is at 4:00 pm and bowling starts at 4:30 pm. The fee is $25.00 per person, which includes bowling, shoes and food. There will be raffles and a non-perishable donation for the Rich Township Food Pantry will be appreciated. Reservations required. Money due by April 29, 2018. Get your teams together. Round up your family, friends and neighbors. For more information contact Shirley Reilly  or Gale Michael .

Yarn Ministry – Meeting will be April 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room.

Center for Independence Update

St. John and the Center for Independence have mutually agreed to move forward with our space usage agreement. It will begin with their Summer Program, which will run from April thru July 2018. We felt this would serve as a good first step towards a possible long term agreement. We will keep the parish informed of future developments.

Announcements for March 18th

A Few Reminders

v  EMERGENCY PRAYER LIST — If you or a loved one is in need of immediate prayer, please contact the church office or Ginny McCollum to activate the Emergency Prayer List.

v  INTERCESSORY PRAYER LIST — If you would like to add someone to St. John’s Intercessory Prayer list printed in the church bulletin, please contact the church office. It is just as important to notify the church when a name can be removed from the list.

v  ANY PASTORAL EMERGENCY — In all emergencies, please contact Fr. Mike on his cell phone no matter the time or day.

Practicing Our Faith Book Club

In April the Practicing Our Faith Book Club is reading Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy by Anne Lamott, "a powerful exploration of mercy, its limitless (if sometimes hidden) presence, why we ignore it, and how we can embrace it." The book club will meet on Thursday, April 19 at 7:00pm in the Guild Room to discuss the book. New members are always welcome! 

Bowling Benefit

St. John’s is sponsoring a bowling benefit fundraiser on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the Lynwood Bowl, 2581 Glenwood-Lansing Road, Lynwood, Illinois. Check-in is at 4:00 pm and bowling starts at 4:30 pm. The fee is $25.00 per person, which includes bowling, shoes and food. There will be raffles and a non-perishable donation for the Rich Township Food Pantry will be appreciated. Reservations required. Money due by April 29, 2018. Get your teams together. Round up your family, friends and neighbors. For more information contact Shirley Reilly  or Gale Michael .

Loaves & Fishes

Sunday, March 18^th following 10:00 a.m. worship service. Ham and scalloped potatoes will be served. Please bring sides and deserts.

Daughters of the King

The Daughters of the King diocesan meeting will be held this Saturday, March 17^th, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. here at St. John’s. All women of the parish are invited. There will be a Eucharist, followed by a program presented by Sue O’Brien. A light breakfast and lunch will be served.

Announcements for March 11th

A Few Reminders

v  EMERGENCY PRAYER LIST — If you or a loved one is in need of immediate prayer, please contact the church office or Ginny McCollum to activate the Emergency Prayer List.

v  INTERCESSORY PRAYER LIST — If you would like to add someone to St. John’s Intercessory Prayer list printed in the church bulletin, please contact the church office. It is just as important to notify the church when a name can be removed from the list.

v  ANY PASTORAL EMERGENCY — In all emergencies, please contact Fr. Mike on his cell phone no matter the time or day.

Grande Prairie Singers Cabaret

On Sunday, March 11^th  at 4:00 p.m., the Grande Prairie Singers will perform a cabaret-style concert at Freedom Hall in Park Forest. The theme is jazz and you’ll enjoy the whole chorus, ensembles, and solos of “I Got Rhythm,” “Georgia on My Mind,” and more. Plus Michael Soto’s piano stylings. See him or Betsy Elliot for tickets ($15 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 for students).

  

Carson’s Fundraisesr

Thanks to all who participated in the Carson's Community day event.  Our goal to raise $1,000 was successful!!  An additional contribution allowed us to put $1,200 into the rectory remodeling fund.  THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!

Announcements for March 4th

FUNDRAISER!

We are selling coupon books for Carson’s Community days to raise funds for the rectory redecorating!  The dates for the Community event are March 1-3 (Thursday-Saturday). The booklets have lots of coupons including a $10.00 off coupon.  We are selling the books for $5.00 and we get to keep all the money raised!  Please see Donna Blackburn to get your books!! 

A Few Reminders

v  EMERGENCY PRAYER LIST — If you or a loved one is in need of immediate prayer, please contact the church office or Ginny McCollum to activate the Emergency Prayer List.

v  INTERCESSORY PRAYER LIST — If you would like to add someone to St. John’s Intercessory Prayer list printed in the church bulletin, please contact the church office. It is just as important to notify the church when a name can be removed from the list.

v  ANY PASTORAL EMERGENCY — In all emergencies,  please contact Fr. Mike on his cell phone no matter the time or day.

Bible Study

The next Bible study/fellowship group will meet at the VanSwol residence on March 3 at 5 pm.  Contact Mary for details.

Yarn Ministry — Meeting will be March 5^th  at 7:00 PM in the Guild Room. 

Grande Prairie Singers Cabaret

On Sunday, March 11^th  at 4:00 p.m., the Grande Prairie Singers will perform a cabaret-style concert at Freedom Hall in Park Forest. The theme is jazz and you’ll enjoy the whole chorus, ensembles, and solos of “I Got Rhythm,” “Georgia on My Mind,” and more. Plus Michael Soto’s piano stylings. See him or Betsy Elliot for tickets ($15 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 for students).